Sunday on Camera 3

Well a few weeks ago, my church were looking for volunteers to help them during the services. I attend Hope City Church, here in Sheffield. So I thought I'd put back something as the people there had been really good and very, very welcoming. I went along not knowing what I wanted to help with, there is the cafe, security, production (Video, Sound Etc.), reception, meeters and greeters etc. I ended up with my computer and photography skills, joining the production team a great bunch of people who do the filming, sound, lights etc for the services. The services are now recorded and put on the UCB channel on sky, so to my astonishment and only after two full practice evenings, I was asked to man a camera, this Sunday Evening (talk about in at the deep end!!).

So I turned up before the requested time, not wanting to be late, it's one of my good points, honest. After setting up the cameras, with the help of Steve and James, I put on my communication head set (mike and headphones), only finding out when I couldn't hear anything I'd forgotten to plug in one lead, this attached I could now hear the Director Gavin, giving instructions to me (camera Three) for the run through, before the public were let in. This seemed to go well and Camera Three, was a happy boy. So while we had a short break before going Live I celebrated with a small Pepsi from the cafe. Back to work, going Live, I did my bit , taking instructions from Gavin and trying to remember what James had taught me. The service was made up of the "Band" and "Singers" going through the songs practised, earlier in the week, that in my mind went well, but hey as I said I'm no expert. Then to the rest of the service, with Pastor Roger (on release from Liverpool), preaching up a storm, with me nervously following instructions ansd him. Well service over and it went well and I was told i'd done a good job, so there you go my first stint as a video cameraman, it can only get better, can't it? Well practice again Thursday evening and I hope to get better and keep up the good work.

Thanks for rewading and i'll post again soon.

My first post, no not the "last post".

Well welcome to my blog. I decided to try and write a blog that's interesting and informative, well you can take bets on how long that lasts!!

A little about me and the place I live.

I am a proud Yorkshireman, and like the stereotype, I'm friendly, careful with money and don't suffer fools gladly. Being a keen Amateur photographer I will post some of my pictures from time to time. I am a keen reader and enjoy a good book, mostly non-fiction. I enjoy a good film, mostly comedies and some TV, in particular detective style programs, such as NCIS, CSI (all series) and comedy/dramas, such as Chuck, Reaper (pity it got canned). I enjoy all types of music and if I like it I like it I'm not a Music snob.

I was born and brought up in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England and still live there. I live in probably the most beautiful county in England, known for it's magnificent scenery, but some may not agree? Sheffield itself has definitely changed over my lifetime, from being the most recognised name when mentioning steel, cutlery or plated silver. It still produces as much steel as it did previously but employs a fraction of the workers to do this. Like Rome it is built on seven hills (some say eight) and with views either into the city centre or out onto the countryside it is a great place to live. It was built at the confluence of five rivers. It is said that we have more trees per person than any other city in Europe, roughlyt two million, a large part of the City is parks and green spaces.

More facts on Sheffield next time.

The interesting and educational didn't last long did it till next time, thanks for reading and please come back soon.